Temporary Cashier (Per Diem/3.5 Hours per Day), Multiple Positions Available, Food Services

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts is hiring Temporary Cashiers for food services positions. The role requires on-call availability and interaction with students while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of customer service.

Qualifications include teamwork, competence with point of sale systems, and the ability to handle food safely. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and commitment to equity in education.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work with others and interact with children.
• Neat appearance and dedicated work habits required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Work on an on-call basis under the direction of the assigned school Head of Kitchen.
• Operate district issued point of sale systems (computer software/register).
• Responsible for cleanliness/sanitation of the dining area and kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer skills

Tools

Point of sale systems

Email

Job description

Temporary Cashier (Per Diem/3.5 Hours per Day), Multiple Positions Available, Food Services

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position: Temporary Cashier (Per Diem/3.5 Hours per day), Multiple Positions Available.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work with others and interact with children.
• Must be neat in appearance and exhibit dedicated work habits.
• Must comply with safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by law.
• Must be able to lift /move up to 50lbs without restrictions.
• Must comply with dress code as designated by the Food Service Department.
• Must be competent working with computers, email, and operating a cash register.
• Physical demands include continuous lifting, standing, manual dexterity, walking, handling, bending, pushing, pulling, with occasional need for climbing and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Work on an on‑call basis. Food Service Admin will generally start early in the morning or as soon as a need is recognized.
• Works under the direction of the assigned school Head of Kitchen.
• Is able to operate district issued point of sale systems (computer software/register) as well as email and other computer software programs as required.
• Checks student’s trays/meals to ensure all offer‑vs‑serve requirements are met.
• Assists with food ordering and inventory control.
• Assists and may perform checking of deliveries and confirms that all requested items were received in specified quantity and quality.
• Reports any items that are missing, substituted, and/or out of stock to the Head of Kitchen or Food Service office.
• Assists with food preparation and documentation of production and food temperatures as necessary.
• May help with the tracking of daily temperature records of cold storage units, and reports any issue to the Head of Kitchen.
• Submits accountability reports per state and federal requirements as directed by the Food Service office and Head of Kitchen.
• Responsible for the cleanliness/sanitation of the student dining area as well as the kitchen as necessary.
• Demonstrates the district’s high standards of customer service, working cooperatively with school administrators, co‑workers, school staff, and students.
• All other duties as assigned as directed by the Food Service office and/or Head of Kitchen.

How to Join Our Team

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

Contact Information

• Anthony Grein, Director of Food & Nutrition
• Food Services
• Phone: 617‑349‑6858
• Email: [e-mail]